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Business mogul, Felix Aganbi, has urged parents in Nigeria and abroad to allow their daughters to attend the one day Canaan Land golf training and tournament in Koko, Delta State.

"The golf training and tournament will introduce girls to golf in a social and engaging environment. It will also help them build confidence, learn vital skills, and connect with others in a friendly community" Aganbi said in a statement issued Friday morning.

Scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Canaanland Golf and Country Club, Koko, the event celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political accomplishments of women as well as raise awareness for accelerated gender parity

Tagged "The Biggest Giving Day of the Year" the event, according to Aganbi is projected to entrench attitude of excellence and develop young, highly quality golfers in terms of their golf quality and personal character,

"Open to girls in years 8-16, the training and tournament provide high quality coaching to assist the girl child in pursuing excellence in the sport of golf"

He listed technical skill development, comprehensive fitness and mental conditioning as key features of the training.

"The girls will learn the basics of golf grip, stance, posture alignment, golf rules and etiquette. They will also be taken for an 18-hole playing lesson"

‘"The training and tournament will broaden opportunities for girls in Nigeria to realize their potential through education"

‘"Canaanland Country Club shall continue to encourage the education of females, improve the economic position of women and enhance their participation in matters relating to both the family and the society.

 "It is also to join hands with the government in making our state a better place to live, campaign for the dismantling of systemic barriers and push for the power of reciprocity and abundant giving"

The girls will be taught techniques like chipping, putting and driving to give them a complete picture of the game. Our aim is to deliver great learning experiences which in turn encourages the girls to forge a lifelong love affair with the game’"

Driven by Sir Alfred and Mrs. Warami Temile, Aganbi said the “club would continue to provide necessary assistance for the general development of people, especially those who live in the rural areas."

In a related development, the Chief Executive Officer of Akogate Group, Felix Aganbi, on Thursday announced the date for the First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Golf Classic.

‘’The Oluremi Tinubu Golf Classic will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Canaanland Golf and Country Club, Koko. The tournament will attract international talent, create opportunities for emerging players and motivate the next generation to see what is possible in the women’s game" Aganbi said in a statement.

The Oluremi Tinubu Golf Classic encapsulates a day of excellence, opportunities and growth of women’s golf.

Driven by Sir Alfred and Mrs Warami Temile, the event is another important step in strengthening the women’s game in Nigeria, delivering significant benefits to the Niger Delta, drawing women, officials and fans to Warri North and boosting tourism and hospitality industries in Delta State. 

'"Aside from the one day swing, it is an opportunity for the women to earn prize money"

Designed to prepare women for numerous and significant roles in all facets of life, Aganbi urged husbands, fathers and brothers in Nigeria to encourage their mothers, wives, daughters and sisters to participate in the Oluremi Tinubu Golf Classic.

‘"It is time that men realize that an illiterate, ignorant and unenlightened woman is a liability, not just to the nation, but also to the family"

The organizers are expecting 75 women from across the country.

Credit: Henry Ovie